The Atlanta Falcons got their first taste of new head coach Arthur Smith on Tuesday. Just as Smith was set to begin his introductory press conference, the team released a video of his first public interview since taking over as coach.
Smith talked about a variety of things, including his excitement to work with quarterback Matt Ryan, his relationship with new general manager Terry Fontenot, and the overall talent level on the team.
“There’s so many good pieces here,” said Smith. “It’s gonna take the entire team. That’s gonna be the big thing — we’re gonna look for guys that are great teammates and we’re gonna hold our best players accountable.”
Smith continued on, discussing the inevitable change coming to the roster this offseason.
“What the roster looks like today is not what it’s going to look like in June, and certainly not what it’s going to look like in September when we line up in Week 1,” Smith explained.
“We’ll find the best 48 to go out there on Sunday, or Monday, or Thursday, or Tuesday or whatever day they tell us to play.”.
Watch the full interview with Smith below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account and check back for updates after the press conference.
He's fired up to be here.
We're fired up to have him.
Let's work, Coach! pic.twitter.com/e4jwOtlZ0z
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 19, 2021
